Claysaba
Excellent, Without a doubt!!
Dynamixor
The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.
Usamah Harvey
The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
Maven Maven
SPOILER ALERTEach episode is maybe 3 minutes long then the credits roll and the logos are displayed. After that the next episode comes up.Imagine a bunch of adults meeting Santa Clause in a diner to make their wish except this Santa is evil and requires something for whatever he will grant you. So episode after episode you get people making wishes and then reporting back on their progress. I mean over and over with people whining and nothing happening. The narrative stays in one place there is no development there is no motion forward.At the end of a half hour of episode one, I was exactly where I was at the beginning of episode one: nowhere.
spuzer55
I usually find concept works executed in this way- set in a single location with a single character (the likes of Phone Booth, 127 Hours, Locke, and others) tedious and usually end up avoiding them, but this is the best example of this kind that I've come across. With five 20 minute episodes, each season has the run time of an average movie but works better when broken up into a series. The writing is the principal driving force behind it from an idea built on intrigue; Shot in a diner around a man who can make things happen for you if you are willing to complete a random yet specific task.Xander Berkeley is decent as "the man", but sometimes it feels like the show would benefit if he played the character with a little more force and mystery. Put simply, it addresses the struggles of everyday life and what it means to be human. The wants, the inadequacies, the randomness, morality and the moments that define who we are- explored through this seemingly random group of people. Effortless to watch and worth checking out. Cannot wait for season three. Oh, and while you're there, try the pastrami sandwich.
astranavigo
...if so, that's some of the best news I've heard about TV this year.Every now and then (and it's more thin-on-the-ground than not), there's a show which comes along that meets and exceeds all expectations. This is one of them.Absolutely David Lynch-ian in its construction, "The Booth At The End" is that rare piece of television which makes you *think*.In the event you've not seen it, the show revolves around The Man in the Booth; an enigmatic fellow with a well-worn leather-bound notebook; from it, he extracts 'deals' to be done with the patrons who seek him out. Each patron wants something. The Man gives them a task. Completion guarantees fulfillment.Or something.This is the best piece of allegoric TV since 'Twin Peaks'. Do yourself a favor. See this.And remember that the pastrami sandwich is quite good....
James Jam Cook
If the title cards are "Tarantino-inspired" then who did Tarantino rip them off from, its generally understood that cinema didn't begin with Tarantino and in fact most of his work really hits the tone of pastiche. If I had to say the title cards or even location concept were inspired by anyone I would have to say it was Jim Jarmusch rather than Tarantino.As for the TV program, its pretty interesting; woven story lines, single location. I can think of worse ways to spend 23 minutes. Xander Berkeley is also a relatively solid choice as a lead. My only issue with "The Booth at The End" is conceptually I don't see it having enough flavor to work over multiple series. This is often an issue with American Television, programs are pushed beyond their limits for overstretched season lengths and because of this they ultimately fall to pieces.
